Senior Resident Engineer - Public Infrastructure

WSP in the U.S.

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 174,000 - 213,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

WSP is seeking a Resident Engineer (Construction Management) to lead field activities for public infrastructure projects in the Seattle/Tacoma area. You will serve as the Owner’s primary field contact, oversee construction administration, schedule monitoring, and documentation, and coordinate with designers, contractors, and regulators.

The role demands 10+ years in CM/CE, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience administering public works contracts.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary field representative for the Owner.
Lead construction management activities for transportation, bridge, roadway, utilities, and civil projects.
Supervise inspectors, engineers, and document control staff.
Review plans, specs, contracts, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and changes.
Monitor contractor performance for compliance with contract requirements and safety standards.
Coordinate with design teams on field changes and constructability issues.
Ensure project documentation is complete and audit-ready.